The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted a two-session guest lecture on November 7 and 14, 2024, featuring Dr. Sunardi Siswodiharjo, a research and development consultant at PT Hatifood. The event was held as part of the Merdeka Learning Campus Competition Program (Program Kompetisi Kampus Merdeka/PKKM). It was attended by undergraduate students enrolled in the course Nutritional Formulation and Fortification.

Dr. Sunardi opened the lecture series with a session titled “Nutritional Formulation: A Food Industry Landscape.” He began by offering insights into the career opportunities available to food technology graduates, particularly in industrial settings, drawing on his extensive professional background, which includes guest lecturing at numerous universities, authoring books, and publishing scientific articles. Sunardi emphasized the central role of formulation in the development of food products. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology welcomed Prof. Paul Van der Meeren from Ghent University, Belgium, as a guest lecturer on November 13, 2024. The lecture, titled “Food Applications of Nanotechnology: A Case Study of (Nano)Dispersions and Nano-emulsions,” was part of the Program Kompetisi Kampus Merdeka and aimed to provide students with valuable international exposure. 

Open to the public and mandatory for undergraduate students enrolled in the “Physical Properties of Foods and Agricultural Products” course, the event was designed to cultivate students’ critical and creative thinking skills while introducing them to the latest advancements in food technology. read more

Students from the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have once again showcased their excellence by winning both national and international competitions with innovative, sustainability-driven food products.

At the International Innovation Competition (IIC) 2024, organized by the International University of Malaya-Wales in October 2024, three TPHP students—Annaria Januari Christy (TPHP 2021), Novie Fitrita Wulandari (TPHP 2021), and Meutia Wigi Liestyana (TPHP 2023)—won a bronze medal for their plant-based innovation, “TEMPTASTIC: Plant-Based Sausage.” Their creation was guided by their academic supervisor, Putrika Citta Pramesi, S.T.P., M.Sc. The competition drew participants from five countries, including 28 universities and 10 secondary schools. read more

Food texture—such as hardness, elasticity, and adhesiveness—is a key factor influencing consumer acceptance of food products. To accurately assess these properties, a rheometer is used to measure the rheological parameters of food. In response to this need, the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada held a rheometer training workshop from January 21 to 23, 2025.

The training was officially opened by the Department Secretary, Dr. Dwi Larasatie Nur Fibri, S.T.P., M.Sc., and was attended by lecturers, technicians, and students. The event was met with enthusiastic participation and was divided into three main sessions: a theoretical session, a hands-on practical session, and an interactive discussion. read more

Arum Widyastuti Perdani, a doctoral student in Food Science at Universitas Gadjah Mada, was awarded the Best Presentation Award at the 10th International Conference on Composite Materials Engineering (ICCMME 2025), held at Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea, from January 8 to 10, 2025. Arum is also an alumna of UGM’s undergraduate program in Food and Agricultural Product Technology class of 2014 and master’s program in Food Science and Technology class of 2018.

Representing UGM among participants from 19 countries, Arum presented her dissertation thesis titled “Pectin and Chitosan Biofilm Composites Enriched with Rambutan Peel Anthocyanins for Colorimetric Intelligent Food Packaging.” Her research introduced an innovative smart packaging system made from biofilm capable of visually indicating food quality through color shift. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently conducted a community outreach program focused on improving fresh food safety practices among local entrepreneurs and residents in Bantul, Yogyakarta. The initiative, held in collaboration with the Yogyakarta Agricultural and Food Security Agency, is part of UGM’s Tri Dharma commitment to education, research, and community service, aiming to enhance public awareness and support regional food safety index improvement. read more

Utilizing local natural resources can bring multiple benefits, particularly in strengthening the local economy. On Tuesday (January 4), several Women Farmers’ Groups (Kelompok Wanita Tani, KWT) from Gunung Kidul—representing the villages of Srikoyo, Karang Asem, Piyuyon, and Banyumanik—participated in a community service program led by lecturers from the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The activity focused on transforming cassava into manggleng, a traditional crispy snack, and was held in collaboration with Banyumanik Research Centre. read more

The Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has officially launched a new dairy product pilot plant facility to support academic and innovation activities. This facility, inaugurated on Thursday (February 6), is one of the significant outcomes of the Kampus Merdeka Competitive Program (PKKM) grant. It was established through collaboration between TPHP UGM, the Faculty of Agricultural Technology (FTP), the Centre for Food and Nutrition Studies (PSPG), and PT Mazaraat Lokanatura Indonesia. read more

Dr. Sunardi Siswodiharjo, S.T.P., M.Agr., returned to share his expertise with students of the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP) UGM, particularly those enrolled in the Food Preservation Technology course. This guest lecture titled “Food Preservation Systems: Industrial and Market Insights” took place on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

In his lecture, Dr. Sunardi explored food preservation systems not only from a technical standpoint but also from a commercial perspective. He guided students in understanding how preservation technologies are applied in the food industry and how innovation in this industry can enhance product competitiveness in the market.  read more

Universitas Gadjah Mada held a graduation ceremony for 1,408 graduates from the Undergraduate and Applied Bachelor programs in the Second Graduation Period of the 2024/2025 Academic Year, including six graduates from the Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology (TPHP), Faculty of Agricultural Technology.

In her congratulatory remarks, Dean of FTP, Prof. Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani, M.Sc., extended her warmest congratulations to all graduates for completing their studies. She emphasized that an academic degree is not merely a personal milestone but also a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the nation. “May the knowledge you have gained bring a positive impact and continue to benefit society,” she said.  read more